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Shiona McPherson of One25 said: “Most of these women have been through the unimaginable, and it is a testament to their incredible bravery and strength that they have been able to build healthier lives away from the streets.

“We are responding to a number of older women back on the streets who went into recovery over a decade ago. Many are no longer misusing drugs but are street sex-working following cuts to benefits and rising debt.”

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Between May 2017 and April 2018, the charity helped 47 women successfully fight their way out of sex work.

Claire Drummond, head of charitable giving for Aberdeen Standard Investments, said: “We are pleased to be able to support One25 and its valuable outreach service which is making such crucial and effective changes in the daily lives of these women.”